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# Thumbnails - Timed Exit Thumbnails

## Learn all about Timed Exit thumbnails and how you can enhance your viewer experience with them

Introducing **Timed Exit Thumbnails** – a dynamic way to control what appears when a viewer pauses your video. Instead of a single static image, you can assign different exit thumbnails based on **where** the video is paused, creating a more engaging and tailored viewing experience.

### **Key Features**

- **Flexible Time Ranges** – Assign thumbnails to specific segments of your video.
- **Up to 10 Exit Thumbnails** – Customize with multiple images for enhanced personalization.
- **Automatic Prioritization** – The most recently added thumbnail takes priority if two overlap.
- **Preview Mode** – Instantly preview how each thumbnail appears at different pause points.

### **How to Set Up Timed Exit Thumbnails**

**CLICK** below for a walkthrough on how to setup your Timed Exit Thumbnails.

[![](https://help.vidalytics.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/Captura+de+pantalla+2025-03-03+a+la(s)+1_56_02%E2%80%AFp_m_-3.png)](https://preview.vidalytics.com/vid/hKTe4d7EUbe8kqnR)

1. **Enable Timed Exit Thumbnails** — go to your Video Settings and toggle on Exit Thumbnails to activate the feature
2. **Add and Configure Your Thumbnail** — click "Add Exit Thumbnail," upload an image or select a frame from your video, then define the From and To time ranges for when the thumbnail should appear
3. **Manage Prioritization and Preview** — if two thumbnails overlap in time, the newest one takes priority. Use Preview Mode to check how your thumbnails appear at different pause points before publishing
4. **Save and Publish** — apply your changes and publish your video for the thumbnails to go live for your viewers

### **Benefits**

- **Increased Viewer Engagement** – Keep viewers immersed with relevant visuals at each pause point.
- **More Customization** – Tailor exit thumbnails to different sections of your video.
- **Optimized Conversions** – Reinforce key messages with targeted thumbnails at strategic moments.
- **Seamless Setup** – Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for quick configuration.

Start using **Timed Exit Thumbnails** today and **create a more engaging, interactive video experience!** 

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